Byron Edgington is a retired military & commercial helicopter pilot. A Vietnam veteran Huey pilot, he flew all over the world, in 25 different aircraft types, including 20 years in Air Medical in Iowa, where he flew 3,200 patient missions. In 52 years in the cockpit, Edgington logged 12,500 hours of flight time. He is the author of four books, and numerous aviation essays. His latest book is PostFlight: An Old Pilot’s Logbook, Tips for Pilots, and for Those Who Wish to Be. The book is aimed at young people, especially young women, who dream of a flying career.
Retired pilot Byron Edgington on the joy of flying single pilot
Byron Edgington, a retired military and commercial helicopter pilot, shares an excerpt from his book, PostFlight: An Old Pilot’s Logbook, in which he addresses the benefits and perils of choosing…
